Banquet Kitchen Lead: Crafting Luxury Event Cuisine

The Summit Hotel; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Team member hotel discount program

Uniforms provided

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food & beverage discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Summit Hotel in Cincinnati seeks an experienced Executive/culinary leader to manage kitchen staff across all outlets, with a focus on banquets. You will ensure high-quality food, safe handling, and cost-conscious operations.

Leading the team with strong organizational and communication skills, you will collaborate with the executive chef on menu development, special events, and catering, while maintaining a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent kitchen experience.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to stand long hours, work in hot/noisy environments, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff in daily production, especially banquets, in a safe sanitary environment.
• Supervise food preparation, plating, and presentation to meet quality standards.
• Monitor inventory, control costs, and minimize waste.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Assist executive chef with menu development and event catering; coordinate with FOH and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Organizational skills

Communication

Stamina

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

The Summit Hotel in Cincinnati seeks an experienced Executive/culinary leader to manage kitchen staff across all outlets, with a focus on banquets. You will ensure high-quality food, safe handling, and cost-conscious operations.

Leading the team with strong organizational and communication skills, you will collaborate with the executive chef on menu development, special events, and catering, while maintaining a positive guest experience.